Welcome to the NCRA A to ZTM Online Program
Imagine a career with a ringside seat to all the action:
- high-profile criminal trials
- the House of Representatives and the Senate
- major sporting events
- breaking-news stories for TV
We’re called court reporters, stenographers, captioners, speed-texters, and realtime communication specialists. Whatever you call us, we are technology. Picture yourself getting paid to caption the games of your favorite sports team or working in the center of the action during a high-profile trial.
The NCRA A to ZTM online program is a hybrid course
combining both live online instructor sessions with videos and dictation
materials for self-paced practice. During this free six-week program, experienced
court reporters will teach you the alphabet in steno and how to write on
a machine.
Scroll down to learn how to enroll in a program today!
Questions? Read the frequently asked questions or contact schools@ncra.org.
Future Online Program Dates
Aug. 21 – Sept. 25 8:30 p.m. ET**
Sept. 4 – Oct. 16 Asynchronous*
Oct. 8 – Nov. 19 7 p.m. ET**
*Participants complete the program at their own pace during the
six weeks
**Classes are held once a week for one hour over the course of six weeks
See below how to select and register for the above program dates.
Learn about steno machine rental
Download the iStenoPad app
Learn More
Learn about careers in court reporting and captioning
How to Get Started
Step 1: Create an account using the link at the top
right-hand corner of the page.
Step 3: If you do not receive an email, please check your spam folder.
Step 4: You will receive a registration confirmation email for your program enrollment within TWO BUSINESS DAYS of creating your account.
Step 5: Obtain a steno machine –
either through your own resources or by renting from one of NCRA's
steno machine rental partners. If you borrow a machine, please let us know at schools@ncra.org.
Step 6: Log in to your program on your start date and begin to explore the world of court reporting and captioning.